Tarot Card Meanings PDF

Major Arcana Tarot Card Meanings Tarot Card

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Tarot Card

Upright: Power, skill, concentration, action, resourcefulness

Upright: Beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit Reversed: Naivety, foolishness, recklessness, risk-taking Fool

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Reversed: Manipulation, poor planning, latent talents Magician

Upright: Intuition, Higher powers, mystery, subconscious mind

Upright: Fertility, femininity, beauty, nature, abundance

Reversed: Hidden agendas, need to listen to inner voice

Reversed: Creative block, dependence on others

High Priestess

Empress Upright: Religion, group identification, conformity, tradition, beliefs

Upright: Authority, father-figure, structure, solid foundation Reversed: Domination, excessive control, rigidity, inflexibility

Reversed: Restriction, challenging the status quo Hierophant

Emperor Upright: Love, union, relationships, values alignment, choices

Upright: Control, will power, victory, assertion, determination

Reversed: Disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values

Reversed: Lack of control and direction, aggression Chariot

Lovers Upright: Strength, courage, patience, control, compassion Reversed: Weakness, self-doubt, lack of self-discipline

Upright: Soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance Reversed: Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal

Strength

Hermit

Upright: Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point

Upright: Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law

Reversed: Bad luck, negative external forces, out of control

Reversed: Unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty

Wheel of Fortune

Justice

Upright: Suspension, restriction, letting go, sacrifice

Upright: Endings, beginnings, change, transformation, transition

Reversed: Martyrdom, indecision, delay

Reversed: Resistance to change, unable to move on

Hanged Man

Death

Upright: Balance, moderation, patience, purpose, meaning

Upright: Bondage, addiction, sexuality, materialism

Reversed: Imbalance, excess, lack of long-term vision

Reversed: Detachment, breaking free, power reclaimed Devil

Temperance Upright: Disaster, upheaval, sudden change, revelation

Upright: Hope, spirituality, renewal, inspiration, serenity

Reversed: Avoidance of disaster, fear of change

Reversed: Lack of faith, despair, discouragement Star

Tower

Moon

Upright: Illusion, fear, anxiety, insecurity, subconscious

Upright: Fun, warmth, success, positivity, vitality

Reversed: Release of fear, unhappiness, confusion

Reversed: Temporary depression, lack of success Sun

Judgement

Upright: Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution

Upright: Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel

Reversed: Self-doubt, refusal of self-examination

Reversed: Lack of completion, lack of closure World

Suit of Cups – Tarot Card Meanings Tarot Card

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Tarot Card

Upright:Love, compassion, creativity, overwhelming emotionReversed: Blocked or repressed emotions

Upright:Unified love, partnership, attraction, relationshipsReversed: Break-up, imbalance in a relationship, lack of harmony Two of Cups

Ace of Cups

Upright:Celebration, friendship, creativity, communityReversed: An affair, “three‟s a crowd”, stifled creativity Three of Cups

Upright:Meditation, contemplation, apathy, re-evaluationReversed: Boredom, missed opportunity, being aloof Four of Cups

Upright:Loss, regret, disappointment, despair, bereavementReversed: Moving on, acceptance, forgiveness Five of Cups

Upright:Reunion, nostalgia, childhood memories, innocenceReversed: Stuck in the past, naivety, unrealistic Six of Cups

Upright:Fantasy, illusion, wishful thinking, choices, imaginationReversed: Temptation, illusion, diversionary tactics Seven of Cups

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Upright:Escapism, disappointment, abandonment, withdrawalReversed: Hopelessness, aimless drifting, walking away Eight of Cups

Upright:Harmony, marriage, happiness, alignmentReversed: Misalignment of values, broken home or marriage

Upright:Wishes fulfilled, comfort, happiness, satisfactionReversed: Greed, dissatisfaction, materialism Nine of Cups

Ten of Cups

Upright:Romance, charm, „Knight in shining armour‟, imaginationReversed: Unrealistic, jealousy, moodiness

Upright:A messenger, creative beginnings, synchronicityReversed: Emotional immaturity, creative block Knight of Cups

Page of Cups

Upright:Emotional security, calm, intuitive, compassionateReversed: Emotional insecurity, codependency Queen of Cups

Upright:Emotional balance and control, generosityReversed: Emotional manipulation, moodiness, volatility King of Cups

Suit of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings Tarot Card

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Tarot Card

Upright:Manifestation, new financial opportunity, prosperityReversed: Lost opportunity, lack of planning and foresight Ace of Pentacles

Upright:Balance, adaptability, time management, prioritisationReversed: Disorganisation, financial disarray Two of Pentacles

Upright:Upright: Teamwork, initial fulfilment, collaboration, learningReversed: Lack of teamwork, disregard for skills Three of Pentacles

Upright:Control, stability, security, possession, conservatismReversed: Greed, materialism, self-protection Four of Pentacles

Upright:Isolation, insecurity, worry, financial loss, povertyReversed: Recovery from financial loss, spiritual poverty Five of Pentacles

Upright:Generosity, charity, giving, prosperity, sharing wealthReversed: Debt, selfishness, one-sided charity Six of Pentacles

Upright:Vision, perseverance, profit, reward, investmentReversed: Lack of long-term vision, limited success or reward Seven of Pentacles

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Upright:Apprenticeship, education, quality, engagementReversed: Perfectionism, lacking ambition or focus Eight of Pentacles

Upright:Gratitude, luxury, selfsufficiency, culminationReversed: Over-investment in work, financial setbacks Nine of Pentacles

Upright:Wealth, inheritance, family, establishment, retirementReversed: Financial failure, loneliness, loss Ten of Pentacles

Upright:Manifestation, financial opportunity, new jobReversed: Lack of progress and planning, short-term focus

Upright:Efficiency, routine, conservatism, methodicalReversed: Laziness, boredom, feeling „stuck‟ Knight of Pentacles

Page of Pentacles

Upright:Practical, homely, motherly, down-to-earth, securityReversed: Imbalance in work/ family commitments Queen of Pentacles

Upright:Security, control, power, discipline, abundanceReversed: Authoritative, domineering, controlling King of Pentacles

Suit of Swords Tarot Card Meanings Tarot Card

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Tarot Card

Upright:Raw power, victory, breakthroughs, mental clarity

Upright:Indecision, choices, truce, stalemate, blocked emotions

Reversed: Confusion, chaos, lack of clarity

Reversed: Indecision, confusion, information overload Two of Swords

Ace of Swords

Upright:Contemplation, recuperation, passivity, relaxation, rest

Upright:Painful separation, sorrow heartbreak, grief, rejection Reversed: Releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness Three of Swords

Four of Swords

Reversed: Restlessness, burn-out, lack of progress

Upright:Conflict, tension, loss, defeat, win at all costs, betrayal

Upright:Regretful but necessary transition, rite of passage

Reversed: Open to change, past resentment

Reversed: Cannot move on, carrying baggage

Five of Swords

Seven of Swords

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Six of Swords

Upright:Betrayal, deception, getting away with something, stealth

Upright:Isolation, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment

Reversed: Mental challenges, breaking free

Reversed: Open to new perspectives, release Eight of Swords

Upright:Depression, nightmares, intense anxiety, despair

Upright:Back-stabbed, defeat, crisis, betrayal, endings, loss

Reversed: Hopelessness, severe depression, torment

Reversed: Recovery, regeneration, fear of ruin, inevitable end Ten of Swords

Nine of Swords

Upright:Talkative, curious, mentally restless, energetic

Upright:Opinionated, hasty, actionoriented, communicative

Reversed: All talk and no action, haste, undelivered promises

Reversed: Scattered thought, disregard for consequences

Page of Swords

Queen of Swords

Knight of Swords

Upright:Quick thinker, organised, perceptive, independent

Upright:Clear thinking, intellectual power, authority, truth

Reversed: Overly-emotional, bitchy, cold-hearted

Reversed: Manipulative, tyrannical, abusive King of Swords

Suit of Wands Tarot Card Meanings Tarot Card

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Upright:Inspiration, power, creation, beginnings, potential

Upright:Future planning, progress, decisions, discovery

Reversed: Delays, lack of motivation, weighed down

Reversed: Fear of unknown, lack of planning

Ace of Wands

Two of Wands

Upright:Preparation, foresight, enterprise, expansion

Upright:Celebration, harmony, marriage, home, community

Reversed: Lack of foresight, delays, obstacles to long-term goals

Reversed: Breakdown in communication, transition

Three of Wands

Four of Wands

Upright:Disagreement, competition, strife, tension, conflict

Upright:Public recognition, victory, progress, self-confidence

Reversed: Disagreement, competition, strife, tension, conflict

Reversed: Egotism, disrepute, lack of confidence, fall from grace

Five of Wands

Seven of Wands

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Six of Wands

Upright:Challenge, competition, perseverance

Upright:Speed, action, air travel, movement, swift change

Reversed: Giving up, overwhelmed, overly protective

Reversed: Delays, frustration, holding off Eight of Wands

Upright:Courage, persistence, test of faith, resilience

Upright:Burden, responsibility, hard work, stress, achievement

Reversed: On edge, defensive, hesitant, paranoia

Reversed: Taking on too much, avoiding responsibility Ten of Wands

Nine of Wands

Upright:Enthusiasm, exploration, discovery, free spirit

Upright:Energy, passion, lust, action, adventure, impulsiveness

Reversed: Setbacks to new ideas, pessimism, lack of direction

Reversed: Haste, scattered energy, delays, frustration Knight of Wands

Page of Wands

Queen of Wands

Upright:Exuberance, warmth, vibrancy, determination

Upright:Natural-born leader, vision, entrepreneur, honour

Reversed: Shrinking violet, aggressive, demanding

Reversed: Impulsiveness, haste, ruthless, high expectations King of Wands